15/05/2026
๐๐๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ก๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ
The University of Eastern Pangasinan (UEP), through its College of Engineering, marked a historic milestone by conducting its first-ever Hard Hatting and Pinning Ceremony for Civil Engineering students on May 7, 2026, at the Ramon J. Guico Sr. Civic Center.
Anchored on the theme, โBuilding Futures in a Dynamic World of Gratitude, Humility, and Excellence,โ the ceremony symbolized the studentsโ formal entry into the field of engineering and their commitment to service, innovation, and professional responsibility.
University officials and engineering professionals shared words of inspiration and encouragement, reminding students that engineering is not only about building structures, but also about building communities, solving real-world problems, and creating a lasting impact on society.
University President Evelyn Abalos-Tomboc emphasized the vital role of engineers in nation-building and sustainable development, urging students to remain grounded in integrity, compassion, and excellence as they pursue their profession. Meanwhile, Dean Ferdinand T. Chua encouraged students to uphold perseverance, humility, and excellence throughout their academic and professional journey.
The event also featured the symbolic hard hatting and pinning rites, commitment messages from faculty members and students, and inspiring insights from guest engineers, who encouraged the future builders to embrace lifelong learning, resilience, and growth.
As UEP continues to strengthen its engineering program, the ceremony stands as a testament to the universityโs dedication to producing competent, innovative, and socially responsive future engineers ready to build a better tomorrow.